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Not Talking About You
Not Talking About You portrays racism as it occurs amongst young Canadians today. It explores the impact on the target and on bystanders who have to decide how to react when they find a racist youth in their midst.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 12-16Reading level: Grade 3
Bank Shot
The story of how a young teen girl tries to balance responsibilities at home with a chance to play basketball.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL570LHalf-Court Trap
A Black teen learns to deal with stress, anger, rivalry and body image issues in the context of basketball.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 710LHoopers
The story of a young Black teen who is too caught up in the basketball image to put in the work to play well.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 620LPaddle Battle
A teen boy learns that trusting his team and trying his best helps him accept change and adapt to it.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL580LHead to Head
A young teen girl learns to overcome her rivalry with a soccer teammate so they can lead the team together.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL590LLast Pick
A young teen with an invisible disability overcomes self-doubt and bullying to find her place on a basketball team.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 630LLone Runner
A Black teen displays persistence and confidence to go from running solo to being part of a cross-country team.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 620LOpen Ice
A young teen girl tries to unite her co-ed hockey team and prove to herself and everyone else that she can play.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 620LRugby Rookies
A young girl and her friends face practical and gender obstacles to form their own rugby team.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 510LVolleyball Vibe
A young teen girl discovers playing sports as a way to boost self-esteem and feel like she belongs.
$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530LEasy Out
When playing out of your league, do your best to be the best$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL620LLong Bomb
Ed doesn't look like a football star. But can he play like one?$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
P.K. Subban
A biography of Canadian defenceman P.K. Subban, which focuses on his determination, his experience with racism and his support for charities for children$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 800LRugby Rivals
When opponents become teammates, Sam needs to prove he knows what rugby is all about$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL520L
The Comeback
Soccer is the best medicine$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL540LCalled Up
David is embarrassed when he doesn't make the A team. But befriending Omar, a Syrian refugee, makes David realize how lucky he is to be playing hockey at all.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL560LEmpty Net
The story of a young girl who learns a different way of life and appreciation of her sport in a remote northern community.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 670L
Northern Star
Inspired by the career of NHL star Jordin Tootoo, this book follows one exceptional player's journey towards hockey greatness.$27.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2
